Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB 2.5" U.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZQL27T6HBLA-00A07 is a 7.68 TB solid state drive designed in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor that uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. It is built to handle demanding server and storage array environments where large volumes of data are processed continuously. With sequential read and write speeds reaching up to 3,500 MB/s, this SSD accelerates data-intensive tasks such as database queries, virtual machine migrations, and analytics workloads.

Security and data integrity are priorities, featuring hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and end-to-end data protection. The drive also includes onboard power-loss safeguards to prevent data corruption during unexpected outages. Its robust design supports a mean time between failures (MTBF) of two million hours and endurance rated at one drive write per day, making it suitable for 24/7 enterprise use.

Key features

• High-capacity 7.68 TB storage with triple-level cell (TLC) NAND flash for efficient data retention and performance
• U.2 connector with PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe protocol ensures fast and reliable data transfer with low latency
• Sequential read and write speeds up to 3,500 MB/s support rapid data access and storage operations
• Exceptional random IOPS performance with up to 800,000 for reads and 200,000 for writes, ideal for multitasking and heavy workloads
• Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption secures data without impacting system speed
• End-to-end data protection and power-loss safeguards maintain data integrity during power interruptions
• Long-term reliability backed by a two-million-hour MTBF rating and endurance designed for one drive write per day

Key specs

• Capacity: 7.68 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch U.2
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
• Sequential read speed: up to 3,500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 3,500 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4 KB): up to 800,000
• Random write IOPS (4 KB): up to 200,000
• NAND type: triple-level cell (TLC)
• Encryption: hardware-based 256-bit AES
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Endurance: 1 drive write per day

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a U.2 connector compatible with enterprise servers and storage arrays that support PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe protocols. It fits into standard 2.5-inch drive bays, making it a straightforward upgrade or expansion option for data centers and virtualization hosts. Its interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of high-performance computing environments that require fast and reliable storage solutions.

Ideal uses and environments

The drive is well suited to cloud data centers expanding all-flash arrays, on-premises database servers needing high-performance storage tiers, and virtualization hosts managing hundreds of virtual machines. Its combination of high capacity, fast throughput, and strong endurance makes it a strong choice for enterprise IT professionals who require consistent performance and data security in demanding workloads.